The Key Variable in Determining Changes in a Country's Standard

question 33

Multiple Choice

The key variable in determining changes in a country's standard of living is the:

• A)interest rate.
• B)inflation rate.
• C)unemployment rate.
• D)long-run rate of economic growth.

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